Mechanical Engineering Manager - Power Distribution

Mechanical Engineering Manager

San Antonio, TX | $170,000-$200,000 | Full-Time

A manufacturer of custom power distribution modules, generator enclosures, and electrical houses (E-Houses) based in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the design and development of industrial enclosures, skids, cabinets, and integrated mechanical assemblies. This is a technical leadership role with responsibility for engineering standards, cross-functional project delivery, and direct mentorship of junior engineers and designers. The company serves mission-critical infrastructure markets and produces high-voltage systems deployed globally.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site in San Antonio, TX.

Compensation: $170,000-$200,000. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates outside the San Antonio area.

What You'll Do

As Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will lead the mechanical design of industrial control panel enclosures, generator enclosures, skids, cabinets, and integrated power distribution systems. You will define and maintain internal engineering standards and best practices, produce detailed design packages including drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation, and ensure adherence to applicable regulatory and quality standards. You will also specify materials and components with consideration for geographic and environmental factors, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure structural and cooling systems are optimized for durability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Cross-functional collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with Project Managers, Electrical Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing to deliver projects on schedule and within scope. You will serve as a primary technical interface with clients throughout the lifecycle of each project, managing expectations and communicating design decisions clearly. You will drive engineering schedules, coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project milestones, and identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, standardization, and manufacturability across the product line.

People leadership is an ongoing responsibility. You will lead design reviews, mentor junior engineers and designers through technical guidance and direct coaching, and uphold rigorous quality assurance standards. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across both engineering and production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8 or more years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 5 years working on custom enclosures in mission-critical applications
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design within commercial or industrial construction environments
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD 3D, and related engineering design tools
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers and conducting formal design reviews
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Texas PE license or ability to obtain reciprocity preferred)
• Experience with generator enclosures, E-Houses, power distribution modules, or high-voltage system integration
• Familiarity with structural and HVAC integration in industrial enclosure design
• Experience serving as a client-facing technical lead on complex, custom-engineered projects
• Background in manufacturing-adjacent engineering with direct exposure to production processes
• Experience with international or globally deployed infrastructure projects

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Relocation assistance available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

To Apply

Submit your resume along with a brief summary of your mechanical engineering and enclosure design background. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an initial conversation.